Description
The Human Nutrition course takes you through the latest evidence-based information about essential nutrition knowledge.
It covers defining a ‘good diet’, a review of global dietary guidelines, all you need to know about carbohydrates and sugars, the latest on dietary fats (with special coverage of cholesterol and saturated fats), how protein functions, and a special look at vegetarian and vegan diets. You’ll also look into micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), water balance and hydration. Plus special topics such as early nutrition (including a look at food allergies), pregnancy nutrition, sports nutrition, weight loss nutrition, nutrition of older adults, food safety and a chapter on dietary assessment (based on a non-diet approach).
If you’re toying with the idea of a career in nutrition you might want to consider ‘testing the water’ first to see if you want to pursue a career in nutrition.
On completion of this nutrition course, you can pathway to a degree and receive a unit exemption/s in the Nutrition or Naturopathic diplomas and degree at Endeavour College of Natural Health or Torrens University! Also ideal for PTs seeking to work more closely with clients eating.
This subject is also the second unit of study in the Level 5 Diploma of Nutrition and Health Coaching and the Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coaching Program. As well as a unit of study in the Professional Certificate of Meal and Menu Planning.
You’ll hold solid knowledge to make, and share, informed decisions, and you’ll be able to know where to find credible information. We don’t cover every diet known to man, we teach you how to evaluate them past, present and future, we think that’s a pretty good lifelong skill.
